Congratulations Luc Robitaille!! The GREATEST goal scorer in Los Angeles Kings history!!
Sunday, January 22
Thursday, January 19
1,108
That's how many miles we traveled this weekend going to and from Lake Tahoe. What a trip it was!!
Things began horrible once we picked up the car rental. Karen booked the car after she was given the info we'd be getting a deal on an SUV with four wheel drive. I figured cool, we'd be getting a GMC Envoy, a Ford Explorer, something along those lines right? And what did we get?? A freakin Jeep Laredo...without four wheel drive! Dude, that car is freakin small and ghetto. Though it did come with half a rear wind shield wiper. Oh and better yet, it came with a power adjustable driver seat, but a manual adujstable passenger seat. The hell is that about?
Okay, so once I got the rental, I looked up what kind of stuff I needed for the rack we were gonna use from Ryan. I bought the universal Yakima mounts for $45. So later that night, we got to Ryan's to meet up and load stuff...turns out that I needed another bar that runs across the bracket to mount the rack. So that didn't work. Well, it turns out that we would just shove all of our luggage in the Laredo, and everyone else inside Ryan's Yukon.
After a late dinner at Mocasalsa (I sat this one out cuz I didn't wanna rock it), we started our journey at 1 am. Once we got on the 99, it was nothing bug thick fog! So thick, we ended up at a Denny's parking lot 4 hours later at Fresno to sleep and wait the for the fog to clear. We continued on a lil past 8, and met up with Sherwin at Elk Grove for some breakfast at Denny's.
After dropping off Sherwin's car at my uncle's pad, and buying chains for the Laredo at the local Sport Chalet, we left for Tahoe around 2 and got to the place around 4:30. The location was perfect: In Tahoe City, near the lake, near groceries, only 15 miles from the freeway, and 6 miles from Alpine Meadows and Squaw. The first night we just ended up chillin, having a nice bbq, played some games, drank a lil, and just kept warm and hung out.
The next day we got to Squaw around 11 or so. Once we strapped in, I found out that my left binding was loose. I tried tightening it but I couldn't find the hole to screw in cuz snow kept going in. It's a lil complicated to explain. Anyhow, two laters later, they shut down the mountain because of an Avalanche warning. It was pretty scary. Soon enough, we were at the bottom of the mountain and were heading home at 3:00. It sucked, but at least all of us were safe. So we just decided to chill the rest of the day at our condo as the snow kept coming down.
Sunday, we woke up to a clear perfect day...a new foot of fresh snow, calm breeze, and sunshine. Jay had to leave early in the morning for a baptism and took a flight back. Ry and Cicely took him to the airport in Reno early in the morning, so we didn't see Jay leave. Sherwin and Keno decided to take a bus trip to the mountain (Turns out that it took them 3 or 4 hours to get back to Squaw) The rest of us didn't start right away cuz we watched the Colts lose to the Steelers. Sorry Lou and Belle. I wanted them to win also. Anyhow, Cicely and Ry knocked out while the rest of us drove back to Squaw after the game. We decided to save $29 and wait another 45 minutes for night boarding which was only $20. Got a couple of dope runs in. Then later that night, we met up with Cicely and Ryan and went ice skating. Man, was it fun! Took some dope pictures, then Sherwin, Keno, Lou, and me did one final mountain run. At first it was pretty awesome cuz it was just us and maybe a handful of people on the mountain. The temperature was in single digits, and it was just a rush coming down the mountain...until I freakin ate it and landed on my face. I busted my lip and it swelled pretty quick. I guess I missed an edge while trying to carve and I just ate it. Though I had to snowboard a lil slower down the rest of the way, it was still a lot of fun.
Monday, we packed up, checked out and took some crazy pictures before leaving. We finally left Tahoe around 2:30. And after a dinner stop in Elk Grove before Sherwin left, we finally left for home around 8 and got home in Irvine around 4 am. Having an Ipod Video helps. We watched some episodes of The Office and Love Actually.
Till this day, I'm still tired but the whole trip was worth it.
Click here for the pictures.
Thanks everyone for a wonderful weekend! Let's do it again!
Friday, January 6
Wow, already a week into the new year, and so far...what a year!!
First, a major change at work as previously discussed. Although it has lead to drama amongst people who were upset about the change, it was neccesary and had to be done.
Second, USC lost!!! Whoo hoo!! I watched the game with some friends at Jon and Flori's. Jon and I were the only ones rooting for Texas! And what a game it was! There were some controversial calls, but unfortunately that's how sports sometimes goes. People will always blame Vince Young's knee being down. However, USC was up by 12 with about 4 minutes left. Their defense should've held Vince Young in check, but they didn't. What made me a lil upset was that all month long, it was USC this, USC that, USC will win easy, blah blah blah. So when the game finally ends, with Texas celebrating, and after the two coaches meet to congratulate one another, who gets interviewed first?? Pete Carroll, head coach of USC. The 2nd interview?? Matt Leinart!!
WTF?? The team that was 'suppose' to win 3 straight national championships, just blew a 12 point lead and lost the biggest game of the year! And they get the first national broadcasted interviews?? what the heck!? Vince Young and Texas manhandled USC defense! At least one of their athletes should've gotten interviewed first, get some national recognition. And Matt Leinart said during his interview, 'We were the better team.' Man, that's bullshit. No respect or credit given to Texas. I know its not a big deal, but I'm tired of the 'USC this USC that' talk.
But anynow, I guess this was the first time I've ever really cheered for a team from the state I was born in. But I guess being a Trojan-hater, it makes it so much better that Texas won! So congrats to the Longhorns!
Third, I went to the Kings/Coyotes game with Karen, Cicely, Jay, Belle, and Lou. It was a lot of fun. Check out the pictures. I didn't take a lot of action photos, but more photos with my buddies. Kings went up early 3-0 in the first, then scored an empty netter in the 3rd, and the Kings won 4-0. It was cool, Karen finally saw Luc Robitaille play and he scored two goals. The game was fun, but it was a little dead. Not a lot of hitting and no fights. Kigns were awesome offensively, and Phoenix couldn't get anything going. Mathieu Garon made saves look easy. And ooooh man! Them danger dogs were sooooo good! It was well worth walking back towards the other entrance. Yummy! Although my farts were burning (No, Cicely. I didn't fart in your car while driving!). Anyhow, the Kings are still in first place in the Pacific Division. I hope it stays that way and we can finally bring the Stanley Cup to Los Angeles!
And I noticed after attending four games this season, this was the one I actually had to pay for! Haha, yeah I'm a spoiled fan at work. Imagine going all season long without paying a dime for tickets! Wouldn't that be sweet!
Gotta lot of preparing to do. Need to get ready for Joe and Kelly's wedding tomorrow. And gotta get ready for TAHOE next week!! Still need to rent that damn SUV/Truck! Whoo hoo!!
First, a major change at work as previously discussed. Although it has lead to drama amongst people who were upset about the change, it was neccesary and had to be done.
Second, USC lost!!! Whoo hoo!! I watched the game with some friends at Jon and Flori's. Jon and I were the only ones rooting for Texas! And what a game it was! There were some controversial calls, but unfortunately that's how sports sometimes goes. People will always blame Vince Young's knee being down. However, USC was up by 12 with about 4 minutes left. Their defense should've held Vince Young in check, but they didn't. What made me a lil upset was that all month long, it was USC this, USC that, USC will win easy, blah blah blah. So when the game finally ends, with Texas celebrating, and after the two coaches meet to congratulate one another, who gets interviewed first?? Pete Carroll, head coach of USC. The 2nd interview?? Matt Leinart!!
WTF?? The team that was 'suppose' to win 3 straight national championships, just blew a 12 point lead and lost the biggest game of the year! And they get the first national broadcasted interviews?? what the heck!? Vince Young and Texas manhandled USC defense! At least one of their athletes should've gotten interviewed first, get some national recognition. And Matt Leinart said during his interview, 'We were the better team.' Man, that's bullshit. No respect or credit given to Texas. I know its not a big deal, but I'm tired of the 'USC this USC that' talk.
But anynow, I guess this was the first time I've ever really cheered for a team from the state I was born in. But I guess being a Trojan-hater, it makes it so much better that Texas won! So congrats to the Longhorns!
Third, I went to the Kings/Coyotes game with Karen, Cicely, Jay, Belle, and Lou. It was a lot of fun. Check out the pictures. I didn't take a lot of action photos, but more photos with my buddies. Kings went up early 3-0 in the first, then scored an empty netter in the 3rd, and the Kings won 4-0. It was cool, Karen finally saw Luc Robitaille play and he scored two goals. The game was fun, but it was a little dead. Not a lot of hitting and no fights. Kigns were awesome offensively, and Phoenix couldn't get anything going. Mathieu Garon made saves look easy. And ooooh man! Them danger dogs were sooooo good! It was well worth walking back towards the other entrance. Yummy! Although my farts were burning (No, Cicely. I didn't fart in your car while driving!). Anyhow, the Kings are still in first place in the Pacific Division. I hope it stays that way and we can finally bring the Stanley Cup to Los Angeles!
And I noticed after attending four games this season, this was the one I actually had to pay for! Haha, yeah I'm a spoiled fan at work. Imagine going all season long without paying a dime for tickets! Wouldn't that be sweet!
Gotta lot of preparing to do. Need to get ready for Joe and Kelly's wedding tomorrow. And gotta get ready for TAHOE next week!! Still need to rent that damn SUV/Truck! Whoo hoo!!
Monday, January 2
Happy New Year everyone!
Wow, 2006 already. Time seems to never slow down, especially in this day and age. I think I'll have to keep double checking myself writing checks with the correct date.
Anyhow, had a awesome 3 1/2 days off from work. Had some people over our pad for New Years Eve. Wasn't much, but a perfect crowd to enjoy Scene It, Mafia, hooka, and alcohol with. In fact, we all were up till 5 am enjoying ourselves. Thanks to those that came over. Had lots of fun. Although it caused me to have a slight hangover the next day, it was all worth it. In fact, I think my cough is just about gone. Amazing what Jack and Cokes, hooka, and champagne can do.
Got to enjoy dinner for a couple of nights with some friends. Ate at BJ's with a group on Friday and ate at Hooters on Sunday. Also watched two movies during the weekend: The Producers, which was pretty hilarious if you've seen the live show, and Munich, which was pretty freakin long but a pretty good movie.
I'm a little excited for the next few weeks, as I wont be working a full week of work until the end of the month. I'm only working four days this week, four days next week, and three the following week. It's been raining lately, and I'm getting amped up for Tahoe since its been snowing up north.
As for any new years resolution, I don't have any. Everytime I try to do something, I never really follow through with it. It might be a bad thing, but I don't wanna set myself up with something, then in reality I don't follow through with it. I'm not gonna say something like, "I'll quit smoking" cuz I've heard that shit so many times from others and it never happens. I'm probably gonna be just the same person as always and not change anything. Maybe I'll try to be a better person than I was, like spending more time with my family or being more active in sports and athletics. But I'll only change to a certain extent.
A lot of events and issues have occured in my life the past year, some good, some bad. This years Tahoe and Chicago trips were awesome. The good, I'll always cherish; the bad, some will never be fixed and I'll always hold a grudge. Should I get over these issues? Yeah I probably should. I know some people probably think that I need to just move on from it. The problem is that people don't know the full extent of the damage that this has caused: all the sacrafices I did, and the bullshit in the end. People have heard me vent, yet they still don't understand. But I'll be honest, it will take time. And by no means am I going to let the New Year change myself. Sorry call me stubborn, that's just the way that I am. Why should I fix something which I didn't break anyway? Fuck that shit.
So it'll take time for these issues to calm down and forget. But my thoughts and opinions about certain people will never change.
Wedding Crashers is out tomorrow on DVD and PSP. So far, a good start to the new year! =)
Wow, 2006 already. Time seems to never slow down, especially in this day and age. I think I'll have to keep double checking myself writing checks with the correct date.
Anyhow, had a awesome 3 1/2 days off from work. Had some people over our pad for New Years Eve. Wasn't much, but a perfect crowd to enjoy Scene It, Mafia, hooka, and alcohol with. In fact, we all were up till 5 am enjoying ourselves. Thanks to those that came over. Had lots of fun. Although it caused me to have a slight hangover the next day, it was all worth it. In fact, I think my cough is just about gone. Amazing what Jack and Cokes, hooka, and champagne can do.
Got to enjoy dinner for a couple of nights with some friends. Ate at BJ's with a group on Friday and ate at Hooters on Sunday. Also watched two movies during the weekend: The Producers, which was pretty hilarious if you've seen the live show, and Munich, which was pretty freakin long but a pretty good movie.
I'm a little excited for the next few weeks, as I wont be working a full week of work until the end of the month. I'm only working four days this week, four days next week, and three the following week. It's been raining lately, and I'm getting amped up for Tahoe since its been snowing up north.
As for any new years resolution, I don't have any. Everytime I try to do something, I never really follow through with it. It might be a bad thing, but I don't wanna set myself up with something, then in reality I don't follow through with it. I'm not gonna say something like, "I'll quit smoking" cuz I've heard that shit so many times from others and it never happens. I'm probably gonna be just the same person as always and not change anything. Maybe I'll try to be a better person than I was, like spending more time with my family or being more active in sports and athletics. But I'll only change to a certain extent.
A lot of events and issues have occured in my life the past year, some good, some bad. This years Tahoe and Chicago trips were awesome. The good, I'll always cherish; the bad, some will never be fixed and I'll always hold a grudge. Should I get over these issues? Yeah I probably should. I know some people probably think that I need to just move on from it. The problem is that people don't know the full extent of the damage that this has caused: all the sacrafices I did, and the bullshit in the end. People have heard me vent, yet they still don't understand. But I'll be honest, it will take time. And by no means am I going to let the New Year change myself. Sorry call me stubborn, that's just the way that I am. Why should I fix something which I didn't break anyway? Fuck that shit.
So it'll take time for these issues to calm down and forget. But my thoughts and opinions about certain people will never change.
Wedding Crashers is out tomorrow on DVD and PSP. So far, a good start to the new year! =)
Wednesday, December 28
Fuck, I'm watching the news right now, and they said they're going to raise the minimum payment for your credit cards.
I thinks that's bullshit especially its right after the holiday season when most people use their credit cards on gifts. Now, that doesn't matter to me since I didn't use my credit card during the holidays, but that fuckin blows that the minimum payment might be twice than usual required minimum. How the hell is that suppose to help pay off your debt when it'll increase the whole in your wallet?
Then the news is explaining how you should cut down on costs, like your cell phone bill and your daily cup of coffee. Man, fuck that shit, some of us can't afford gas all that much cuz its so expensive and that's something out of our control cuz of the damn war.
I swear this economy is so fucked up now.
I thinks that's bullshit especially its right after the holiday season when most people use their credit cards on gifts. Now, that doesn't matter to me since I didn't use my credit card during the holidays, but that fuckin blows that the minimum payment might be twice than usual required minimum. How the hell is that suppose to help pay off your debt when it'll increase the whole in your wallet?
Then the news is explaining how you should cut down on costs, like your cell phone bill and your daily cup of coffee. Man, fuck that shit, some of us can't afford gas all that much cuz its so expensive and that's something out of our control cuz of the damn war.
I swear this economy is so fucked up now.
Tuesday, December 27
Merry Christmas everyone!
Hope you all had a great Christmas weekend.
As for me, it was okay. It was mostly chill and quiet. But overall, it was good.
I got off work early on Friday at noon and received an early Christmas gift, in which I found out our receptionist at work is quitting. Why the good news?? I wont get much into detail, but I'll use one example and you can fill in the blanks from there.
There was one time I called John John on his cell phone about something, but I needed an answer as soon as possible. I called him around 11 so I knew he'd get my message around noon when he went on lunch. So I sat at my desk the entire time after 12 waiting for his call. Usually, John John is pretty good about getting back to people, but I never got one. So later on, I find out that John John did in fact call me. Apparently, he called the front desk around 12:30, but the lazy ass receptionist didn't transfer the call to me, and instead told him that I was out to lunch. Hello, bitch?? Are you my fuckin secretary? Do you know my freakin schedule??
So, although there are maybe like two people at work who will probably miss her in the entire theater (I'm not going to mention names), the rest of us can be a lot more happier working. She's made life a living hell at work, especially to Karen. She's given no respect to Karen as her boss. She may look cute to some guys that want to get in her pants, but fuck that you desperate idiots.
And frankly, I don't care if you idiots are reading this blog anyway. You know who you are.
So to our receptionist, in the words of Brandon Boyd of Incubus, "GOOOOODBYE!!!! NICE TO KNOW YOU!!" HAHAHA!!
Friday, we all headed to Jovan's and Jay's for our annual Christmas party. Great food and great times. Best dish: that one chicken that Chris brought. Damn that was good!! Scene It was awesome, though it took freakin forever. Best laugh of the night was the "Stupid and Stupider" incident. 30 people standing up and yelling out the answer! Freakin awesome! I also got to play mafia for the first time. My acting skills paid off, haha!
We had our white elephant gift exchange and I ended up with a package of 10 beers from around the world. Karen ended up with the gift she brought - R. Kelly's Trapped in the Closet DVD. Word of advice: teaming up with a friend to develop a strategy of stealing gifts so you both can have what you want never works. Just ask Jovan. But the night was just awesome.
The next day, I drove Karen to the airport so she could meet up with her parents at the airport. I dropped by to visit Kristine and my sisters family to drop off gifts. Later in the night I drove to Oxnard and got home pretty early, thinking we were going to midnight mass. Instead, I came home and found my parents knocked out on the couch, and soon enough, they went to their rooms and knocked out. So much of family time.
Overall, Christmas was okay, but it didn't really hit me. Probably cuz I've been sick the past few weeks and also, it hasn't been cold really. Usually, I'm excited to see family and spending time with them, but on the way home, I couldn't stop thinking of others that wouldn't be celebrating Christmas with their families. For one, I was thinking of Allan Espiritu's families, both his own family, as well as his own kids. Still bums me out a bit.
Plus we didn't get to open our presents till 10:30 at night. My parents were busy all day cooking and I guess they were just burnt out in the afternoon. I got a PSP from Karen (my girlfriend is the best), cologne, clothes, cash, and a grip of Best Buy cards! Can't go wrong with Best buy cards. I think I have about $135 saved up from last year. Hmmm...maybe I should get a new Ipod.
Shopping wasn't all that great either. The mall in Ventura sucks major donkey balls. They don't even have an American Eagle or a Banana Republic there. They do have a sorry ass Gap store, and an Abercrombie store, but nothing great. Just picked up a tie for a wedding I'm going to in January at Macy's.
However, I got to see some friends again in Oxnard. I got to see Romeo, Ram, and Resty in a matter of hours. It was pretty fun, haven't seen those guys in awhile. Esp Resty, I don't think I've seen him in over 2 years. In fact, I still had his Christmas gift a few years back which I gave him yesterday. Haha!
Anyhow, Christmas was okay, but it could've been better. I think it was fun with all the hype and preparation for other people's gifts. But when it came down to my own Christmas, it was a lil weak. Of course, its always fun with my parents, and I never take that for granted. It just wasn't all that great, since my sister didn't come up with her family. Oh well, next time.
But I gotta enjoy the empty freeways going to work and the empty parking lot. Gotta enjoy it while it lasts. I get off Friday at noon, and off on Monday, but yet no official New Years plans. Hopefully that'll change.
Gotta a lot to look forward to in January: New Years (whatever happens), College Football Championship (GO TEXAS!!), a Kings game, a wedding, Tahoe, Jay's birthday, and soon enough Superbowl!!
Hope you all had a great Christmas weekend.
As for me, it was okay. It was mostly chill and quiet. But overall, it was good.
I got off work early on Friday at noon and received an early Christmas gift, in which I found out our receptionist at work is quitting. Why the good news?? I wont get much into detail, but I'll use one example and you can fill in the blanks from there.
There was one time I called John John on his cell phone about something, but I needed an answer as soon as possible. I called him around 11 so I knew he'd get my message around noon when he went on lunch. So I sat at my desk the entire time after 12 waiting for his call. Usually, John John is pretty good about getting back to people, but I never got one. So later on, I find out that John John did in fact call me. Apparently, he called the front desk around 12:30, but the lazy ass receptionist didn't transfer the call to me, and instead told him that I was out to lunch. Hello, bitch?? Are you my fuckin secretary? Do you know my freakin schedule??
So, although there are maybe like two people at work who will probably miss her in the entire theater (I'm not going to mention names), the rest of us can be a lot more happier working. She's made life a living hell at work, especially to Karen. She's given no respect to Karen as her boss. She may look cute to some guys that want to get in her pants, but fuck that you desperate idiots.
And frankly, I don't care if you idiots are reading this blog anyway. You know who you are.
So to our receptionist, in the words of Brandon Boyd of Incubus, "GOOOOODBYE!!!! NICE TO KNOW YOU!!" HAHAHA!!
Friday, we all headed to Jovan's and Jay's for our annual Christmas party. Great food and great times. Best dish: that one chicken that Chris brought. Damn that was good!! Scene It was awesome, though it took freakin forever. Best laugh of the night was the "Stupid and Stupider" incident. 30 people standing up and yelling out the answer! Freakin awesome! I also got to play mafia for the first time. My acting skills paid off, haha!
We had our white elephant gift exchange and I ended up with a package of 10 beers from around the world. Karen ended up with the gift she brought - R. Kelly's Trapped in the Closet DVD. Word of advice: teaming up with a friend to develop a strategy of stealing gifts so you both can have what you want never works. Just ask Jovan. But the night was just awesome.
The next day, I drove Karen to the airport so she could meet up with her parents at the airport. I dropped by to visit Kristine and my sisters family to drop off gifts. Later in the night I drove to Oxnard and got home pretty early, thinking we were going to midnight mass. Instead, I came home and found my parents knocked out on the couch, and soon enough, they went to their rooms and knocked out. So much of family time.
Overall, Christmas was okay, but it didn't really hit me. Probably cuz I've been sick the past few weeks and also, it hasn't been cold really. Usually, I'm excited to see family and spending time with them, but on the way home, I couldn't stop thinking of others that wouldn't be celebrating Christmas with their families. For one, I was thinking of Allan Espiritu's families, both his own family, as well as his own kids. Still bums me out a bit.
Plus we didn't get to open our presents till 10:30 at night. My parents were busy all day cooking and I guess they were just burnt out in the afternoon. I got a PSP from Karen (my girlfriend is the best), cologne, clothes, cash, and a grip of Best Buy cards! Can't go wrong with Best buy cards. I think I have about $135 saved up from last year. Hmmm...maybe I should get a new Ipod.
Shopping wasn't all that great either. The mall in Ventura sucks major donkey balls. They don't even have an American Eagle or a Banana Republic there. They do have a sorry ass Gap store, and an Abercrombie store, but nothing great. Just picked up a tie for a wedding I'm going to in January at Macy's.
However, I got to see some friends again in Oxnard. I got to see Romeo, Ram, and Resty in a matter of hours. It was pretty fun, haven't seen those guys in awhile. Esp Resty, I don't think I've seen him in over 2 years. In fact, I still had his Christmas gift a few years back which I gave him yesterday. Haha!
Anyhow, Christmas was okay, but it could've been better. I think it was fun with all the hype and preparation for other people's gifts. But when it came down to my own Christmas, it was a lil weak. Of course, its always fun with my parents, and I never take that for granted. It just wasn't all that great, since my sister didn't come up with her family. Oh well, next time.
But I gotta enjoy the empty freeways going to work and the empty parking lot. Gotta enjoy it while it lasts. I get off Friday at noon, and off on Monday, but yet no official New Years plans. Hopefully that'll change.
Gotta a lot to look forward to in January: New Years (whatever happens), College Football Championship (GO TEXAS!!), a Kings game, a wedding, Tahoe, Jay's birthday, and soon enough Superbowl!!
Monday, December 19
I woke up this morning shocked about two things...
The first, I turned on the t.v. and saw the Colts loose to the Chargers. Wow, I thought they would go all the way this year undefeated. Sorry Lou and Belle. But don't worry, they'll still kick butt this year.
The second, is a lot more serious. I came across one of my friends myspace accounts to find out that one of my high school friends was killed in Iraq in November. His name was Allan Espiritu and he was Corpsmen for the Marines, which I guess is similar to a medic. He was killed by an explosive inside his Humvee. Click here for a short story of him and here for his obituary.
I'm still shock of the news. I haven't seen Allan in almost 10 years, probably since I was back at Oxnard College. Allan was a nice person. He sat in back of me Freshmen year in Alegebra and we sometimes helped each other out with our math problems. I remembered one time, I was walking home Freshmen year and he was about to get ready for football practice. I remembered him yelling, 'Joesan!' I turned and I was all, 'Hey, wassup Allan?' And he actually took time to walk over to me, in full football pads, and we just talked a little. Asked how things were, how I did on the last Algebra test. I thought it was pretty cool that he'd actually stop and walk over, I guess because since he was a football player and I always assumed jocks were too cool enough to talk to the non-jocks. But it was something that just stuck in my head about him. Hehe, on a side note, I actually had my first 'kiss' with his ex-wife back when we both were living in Guam. I think we were both 3 years old at the time...haha. Anyhow, rest in peace Allan. You fought for our country, and died a hero.
On to more happier news...
I went to the Kings/Ducks game at the Pond Friday night, and the Kings won 4-3 in a shootout! It was so awesome!! I had two extra tickets that I tried desperately to give away, but couldn't. Our seats were dope...check out the pics. The Kings went up 2-0, but I knew they weren't going to keep the lead. Anaheim actually took the lead 3-2 until rookie Petr Kanko scored his first goal and tied the game 3-3. The Kings almost won with 30 seconds left, when Pavol Demitra went in on a breakaway, deked out J.S. Giguere and hit the post. The game went to a shoot out, and both Demitra and Alexander Frolov scored on their attemps while Kings goalie Mathieu Garon stopped Teemu Selanne and Scott Niedermeyer on their bids. It was awesome!! The crowd was going nuts!! Karen was a little bit nervous cuz we were going into enemy territory, but I told her not to worry cuz there are always a lot of Kings fans that go to the Pond when they battle each other. When we got to the parking lot, we noticed a bunch of Kings fans wearing their jerseys. At the game, it seemed like 60 percent were Ducks fans and 40 percent Kings fans.
Its a little sad that Anaheim can't even fill their arena with a good amount of fans, but i guess since the kings have been around since 1967 and the Ducks only since 1993, there are going to be a lot of loyal Kings fans around. Its funny though, cuz at Staples, there's barely any Duck fans around. On Friday's game, most of our section were Kings fans. So we got the perfect seats!
Afterwards, we headed over to Jay and Jovan's for the tree decoration. The guys taught me how to play a little bit of Warcraft, which still confuses me. I dunno if I'll ever get the hang of it. The tree looks awesome, though I know making the garland of popcorn was a pain. Can't wait for Friday!!
Saturday and today, I did most of my Christmas shopping. I just have a couple of people left, then I'm done. I headed over to Best Buy yesterday around 5:00 and found a line of people waiting for more releases of the XBOX 360 on Sunday. I talked to my friend Kirk who was working, and he said they were there at 6 am. Pretty crazy!
As for my bronchitis, I'm still coughing but it seems to be fading away. Hopefully I'll feel better by Christmas. Just sucks that its taking so long to go away.
And on a final note before hitting the sack...I just booked our Tahoe cabin for MLK!!! Just going to wait for the confirmation email tomorrow! Whoo hoo!!
The first, I turned on the t.v. and saw the Colts loose to the Chargers. Wow, I thought they would go all the way this year undefeated. Sorry Lou and Belle. But don't worry, they'll still kick butt this year.
The second, is a lot more serious. I came across one of my friends myspace accounts to find out that one of my high school friends was killed in Iraq in November. His name was Allan Espiritu and he was Corpsmen for the Marines, which I guess is similar to a medic. He was killed by an explosive inside his Humvee. Click here for a short story of him and here for his obituary.
I'm still shock of the news. I haven't seen Allan in almost 10 years, probably since I was back at Oxnard College. Allan was a nice person. He sat in back of me Freshmen year in Alegebra and we sometimes helped each other out with our math problems. I remembered one time, I was walking home Freshmen year and he was about to get ready for football practice. I remembered him yelling, 'Joesan!' I turned and I was all, 'Hey, wassup Allan?' And he actually took time to walk over to me, in full football pads, and we just talked a little. Asked how things were, how I did on the last Algebra test. I thought it was pretty cool that he'd actually stop and walk over, I guess because since he was a football player and I always assumed jocks were too cool enough to talk to the non-jocks. But it was something that just stuck in my head about him. Hehe, on a side note, I actually had my first 'kiss' with his ex-wife back when we both were living in Guam. I think we were both 3 years old at the time...haha. Anyhow, rest in peace Allan. You fought for our country, and died a hero.
On to more happier news...
I went to the Kings/Ducks game at the Pond Friday night, and the Kings won 4-3 in a shootout! It was so awesome!! I had two extra tickets that I tried desperately to give away, but couldn't. Our seats were dope...check out the pics. The Kings went up 2-0, but I knew they weren't going to keep the lead. Anaheim actually took the lead 3-2 until rookie Petr Kanko scored his first goal and tied the game 3-3. The Kings almost won with 30 seconds left, when Pavol Demitra went in on a breakaway, deked out J.S. Giguere and hit the post. The game went to a shoot out, and both Demitra and Alexander Frolov scored on their attemps while Kings goalie Mathieu Garon stopped Teemu Selanne and Scott Niedermeyer on their bids. It was awesome!! The crowd was going nuts!! Karen was a little bit nervous cuz we were going into enemy territory, but I told her not to worry cuz there are always a lot of Kings fans that go to the Pond when they battle each other. When we got to the parking lot, we noticed a bunch of Kings fans wearing their jerseys. At the game, it seemed like 60 percent were Ducks fans and 40 percent Kings fans.
Its a little sad that Anaheim can't even fill their arena with a good amount of fans, but i guess since the kings have been around since 1967 and the Ducks only since 1993, there are going to be a lot of loyal Kings fans around. Its funny though, cuz at Staples, there's barely any Duck fans around. On Friday's game, most of our section were Kings fans. So we got the perfect seats!
Afterwards, we headed over to Jay and Jovan's for the tree decoration. The guys taught me how to play a little bit of Warcraft, which still confuses me. I dunno if I'll ever get the hang of it. The tree looks awesome, though I know making the garland of popcorn was a pain. Can't wait for Friday!!
Saturday and today, I did most of my Christmas shopping. I just have a couple of people left, then I'm done. I headed over to Best Buy yesterday around 5:00 and found a line of people waiting for more releases of the XBOX 360 on Sunday. I talked to my friend Kirk who was working, and he said they were there at 6 am. Pretty crazy!
As for my bronchitis, I'm still coughing but it seems to be fading away. Hopefully I'll feel better by Christmas. Just sucks that its taking so long to go away.
And on a final note before hitting the sack...I just booked our Tahoe cabin for MLK!!! Just going to wait for the confirmation email tomorrow! Whoo hoo!!
Tuesday, December 13
Okay I haven't posted in awhile. Partly is because I'm still sick and I don't like being in front of the computer long. I went back to the doctor today and I she finally diagnosed me with bronchitis. I threw up last night after the holiday staff party. Wasn't good. So I got new antibiotics and hopefully by the weekend I'll feel a lot better.
Being sick has bummed me out for the holidays. I'm so far behind in work, I haven't done any Christmas shopping, haven't researched for our Tahoe trip, haven't played hockey in almost a month, etc, etc. Being sick hasn't really put me in the holiday mood just yet. Hopefully that'll change. Still gotta go to Disneyland too!! Anyone wanna come along with Karen and me?
Had a pretty good weekend. Karen and I watched Love Actually on Friday. I love that movie, I think its my favorite chick flick. And plus, its a pretty good holiday flick too. I think it was one of the first movies I watched with Karen, so its always good to watch it with her.
Saturday I went to Staples with Ry and watched the Clips vs. Suns game. Clips won that night, and afterwards they had a celebrity basketball game. Check out the pics. It was cool, celebs like Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, Matt Lillard, Donald Fasion from Scrubs, James Lesure from Las Vegas, Tyrese Gibson, and Frankie Muniz particpated. Hugh Hefner and some Playboy models also showed up. It was some Charity Event that Mark Whalberg was putting on.
Sunday, Karen took me out on a date, and we watched The Chronicles of Narnia. It was really really good! I was suprised I liked it more than I would. Good call Karen! It's not your typical kids movie, I think anyone who watch it would really like it. I'd probably go out and watch it again.
I guess in a way I'm a lil sad cuz I miss my dog, Wickett.
She passed away just before Thanksgiving last year at the age of 14. I had her since I was a sophomore in high school, and its still a lil weird going home to Oxnard and she's not there. She would've turned 15 on Saturday. I miss her a lot. She's a Lhasa Apso, and is such a Tomboy. She burps, farts, snores, etc. I'll always remember the last few moments I had with her.
Well, my mom was taking her to the vet frequently last year. She had an infection in her foot and she was lymping for a few months. The vet also found lumps in her stomach. I went home right before my birthday last year to visit her and she wasn't looking too good. But she was really happy to see me. I was hoping she'd last throughout the holidays last year, but she didn't. Right before Thanksgiving last year, my mom wanted me to come home because she was suffering and it didn't seem like she can last. But I couldn't come home for some reason. A few days later, my mom took her to the vet, and he said that it was time to put her to sleep because there was nothing else to be done. I know my mom was really sad. She told me if she could see Wickett one last time before she had to go. So the the vet brought her out, my mom gave her a kiss and told her that she loved her, to be at peace, and said goodbye. My mom left her there, and we never saw her again.
Okay...seriously, tears are streaming down my face...On to happier things...
Oh by the way, I fuckin hate cats!
Going to the Kings/Ducks game on Friday at the Pond. Scored some free tickets through work. Gotta love the freebies!
Okay, as promised, here are some links to some pictures...
Cicely and Belle's Birthday Extravaganza
Thanksgiving with the friends.
Thanksgiving with the family.
Welcome back Jay!
Being sick has bummed me out for the holidays. I'm so far behind in work, I haven't done any Christmas shopping, haven't researched for our Tahoe trip, haven't played hockey in almost a month, etc, etc. Being sick hasn't really put me in the holiday mood just yet. Hopefully that'll change. Still gotta go to Disneyland too!! Anyone wanna come along with Karen and me?
Had a pretty good weekend. Karen and I watched Love Actually on Friday. I love that movie, I think its my favorite chick flick. And plus, its a pretty good holiday flick too. I think it was one of the first movies I watched with Karen, so its always good to watch it with her.
Saturday I went to Staples with Ry and watched the Clips vs. Suns game. Clips won that night, and afterwards they had a celebrity basketball game. Check out the pics. It was cool, celebs like Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, Matt Lillard, Donald Fasion from Scrubs, James Lesure from Las Vegas, Tyrese Gibson, and Frankie Muniz particpated. Hugh Hefner and some Playboy models also showed up. It was some Charity Event that Mark Whalberg was putting on.
Sunday, Karen took me out on a date, and we watched The Chronicles of Narnia. It was really really good! I was suprised I liked it more than I would. Good call Karen! It's not your typical kids movie, I think anyone who watch it would really like it. I'd probably go out and watch it again.
I guess in a way I'm a lil sad cuz I miss my dog, Wickett.
She passed away just before Thanksgiving last year at the age of 14. I had her since I was a sophomore in high school, and its still a lil weird going home to Oxnard and she's not there. She would've turned 15 on Saturday. I miss her a lot. She's a Lhasa Apso, and is such a Tomboy. She burps, farts, snores, etc. I'll always remember the last few moments I had with her.
Well, my mom was taking her to the vet frequently last year. She had an infection in her foot and she was lymping for a few months. The vet also found lumps in her stomach. I went home right before my birthday last year to visit her and she wasn't looking too good. But she was really happy to see me. I was hoping she'd last throughout the holidays last year, but she didn't. Right before Thanksgiving last year, my mom wanted me to come home because she was suffering and it didn't seem like she can last. But I couldn't come home for some reason. A few days later, my mom took her to the vet, and he said that it was time to put her to sleep because there was nothing else to be done. I know my mom was really sad. She told me if she could see Wickett one last time before she had to go. So the the vet brought her out, my mom gave her a kiss and told her that she loved her, to be at peace, and said goodbye. My mom left her there, and we never saw her again.
Okay...seriously, tears are streaming down my face...On to happier things...
Oh by the way, I fuckin hate cats!
Going to the Kings/Ducks game on Friday at the Pond. Scored some free tickets through work. Gotta love the freebies!
Okay, as promised, here are some links to some pictures...
Cicely and Belle's Birthday Extravaganza
Thanksgiving with the friends.
Thanksgiving with the family.
Welcome back Jay!
Tuesday, December 6
So I called in sick today from work. Well not actually called in, since I went to work for an hour to work on some sales reports. But I went home and just knocked most of the day. I went to the doctor, and had some good news. I don't have bronchitis (well, she didn't mention I had any), but more of just the common cough associated with the flu bug that's around. So that's good news. However, I do have a fever at 100 degrees. So I guess I'll be sleeping, laying down, and drinking a lot of gatorade. I got my antibiotics, so hopefully I'll start to feel better soon.
I'm probably not going to go to work also I've arranged with my coworker for him to run the sales reports tomorrow morning. I just hope he doesn't call for questions, cuz I know I'll be knocked out.
Its weird, I don't think I've called in sick, nor played hookie, the entire year. I got sick last year on the way home from vegas after stopping Tommy's in Barstow. Yeah, chilicheeseburger, chili cheese hot dog, and chili cheese fries will do some damage. I ended up throwing up for the next two days. But its kinda weird, being home during the middle of the week.
Joe is a jerk. He keeps making fun of me. He wont even let me have a sip of his soda from Wendy's.I hope he gets sick soon! Mooha...Moohaha!
Okay, back to bed...time to watch the Kings game...bastards have lost 4 in a row!
I'm probably not going to go to work also I've arranged with my coworker for him to run the sales reports tomorrow morning. I just hope he doesn't call for questions, cuz I know I'll be knocked out.
Its weird, I don't think I've called in sick, nor played hookie, the entire year. I got sick last year on the way home from vegas after stopping Tommy's in Barstow. Yeah, chilicheeseburger, chili cheese hot dog, and chili cheese fries will do some damage. I ended up throwing up for the next two days. But its kinda weird, being home during the middle of the week.
Joe is a jerk. He keeps making fun of me. He wont even let me have a sip of his soda from Wendy's.I hope he gets sick soon! Mooha...Moohaha!
Okay, back to bed...time to watch the Kings game...bastards have lost 4 in a row!
Monday, December 5
Sunday, December 4
Had a good weekend, but of course not long enough like all weekends.
Good times on Friday, celebrating Joe's birthday. Happy Birthday roommie, although you didn't drink the Jack and Coke I bought you. Its all good!
Had a fun day with Cicely and Ryan on Saturday, spending almost the entire day in L.A. We went to Ski Dazzle (my second trip in two days), and it was really fun. As posted in Cicely's blog, Ryan and I showed how much troublemakers we are when we hang out. I think that was probably the highlight of the weekend. The only thing that probably would've made it perfect is if UCLA would've beaten USC, but we all know that wasn't going to happen. But anyhow, we spent a good 2 hours there and headed to West L.A., where Cicely recommended this good chicken and salad joint she used to go when she lived nearby. The place is freakin good! Chicken was oh so good! Good job Cicely! Then we headed over to the WESSSYDE Pavilion and shopped more. And no, I didn't buy anything.
Question...don't you hate it when you buy food to go, and when you get home, you find out you're order gets fucked up? Last night around 9:45, I was craving a delicious Fatburger with cheese, egg, and bacon, so I called in my order, picked it up down the street, headed back home, and to find my burger had just that...cheese, egg, and bacon. They fuckin forgot the lettuce, tomato, onions, mayo, mustard, ketchup and whatever else to put in it! What the hell dude?? I paid over $9 for that combo, and shit, my burger was not even half of what it was suppose to be! And I couldn't go back cuz they closed at 10pm. Just being that disappointed, I lost my appetite. I hate it when that happens!
Have any of you seen the Trapped in the Closet episodes by R. Kelly? I've heard Kevin and Bean knocking on it in the mornings and Cicely told me it was on late last night. So along with Karen, we were watching it and discussing it thru AIMS last night, and man is it ever so awful! So awful that its yet, hilarious and entertaining. I really can't believe this sellout freakin made this piece of crap! Its almost as bad as RENT. No actually, I like it better since its actually entertaining. But anyhow, it was so bad, I had to download the entire thing.
Today was our last game of the season for softball. It was fun, though of course we lost. Joe and Jevon got to sub in for a couple of players, and they played great. But it didn't hit me until the end that it would be our final game, and that we probably might not be seeing all of each other that often. And that made me a little sad. For me, playing softball on Sundays was a time to hang out with your closest friends and just to have good old fun for a few hours, win or loose. So I always looked forward to Sundays cuz of that. And if we do all play again next season, it wont be until January or so. And that is a big IF, cuz we have to find a league where the skill is comparable to ours. I was talking to Ryan, and it seemed like we probably wont see all of us together until the annual Christmas party, which is on the 23rd. Okay, I'm overreacting...
Just got home from dinner with Belle, Cici, Lou, Ryan, Joe, Jevon, and Karen. I'm getting hungry already.
Good times on Friday, celebrating Joe's birthday. Happy Birthday roommie, although you didn't drink the Jack and Coke I bought you. Its all good!
Had a fun day with Cicely and Ryan on Saturday, spending almost the entire day in L.A. We went to Ski Dazzle (my second trip in two days), and it was really fun. As posted in Cicely's blog, Ryan and I showed how much troublemakers we are when we hang out. I think that was probably the highlight of the weekend. The only thing that probably would've made it perfect is if UCLA would've beaten USC, but we all know that wasn't going to happen. But anyhow, we spent a good 2 hours there and headed to West L.A., where Cicely recommended this good chicken and salad joint she used to go when she lived nearby. The place is freakin good! Chicken was oh so good! Good job Cicely! Then we headed over to the WESSSYDE Pavilion and shopped more. And no, I didn't buy anything.
Question...don't you hate it when you buy food to go, and when you get home, you find out you're order gets fucked up? Last night around 9:45, I was craving a delicious Fatburger with cheese, egg, and bacon, so I called in my order, picked it up down the street, headed back home, and to find my burger had just that...cheese, egg, and bacon. They fuckin forgot the lettuce, tomato, onions, mayo, mustard, ketchup and whatever else to put in it! What the hell dude?? I paid over $9 for that combo, and shit, my burger was not even half of what it was suppose to be! And I couldn't go back cuz they closed at 10pm. Just being that disappointed, I lost my appetite. I hate it when that happens!
Have any of you seen the Trapped in the Closet episodes by R. Kelly? I've heard Kevin and Bean knocking on it in the mornings and Cicely told me it was on late last night. So along with Karen, we were watching it and discussing it thru AIMS last night, and man is it ever so awful! So awful that its yet, hilarious and entertaining. I really can't believe this sellout freakin made this piece of crap! Its almost as bad as RENT. No actually, I like it better since its actually entertaining. But anyhow, it was so bad, I had to download the entire thing.
Today was our last game of the season for softball. It was fun, though of course we lost. Joe and Jevon got to sub in for a couple of players, and they played great. But it didn't hit me until the end that it would be our final game, and that we probably might not be seeing all of each other that often. And that made me a little sad. For me, playing softball on Sundays was a time to hang out with your closest friends and just to have good old fun for a few hours, win or loose. So I always looked forward to Sundays cuz of that. And if we do all play again next season, it wont be until January or so. And that is a big IF, cuz we have to find a league where the skill is comparable to ours. I was talking to Ryan, and it seemed like we probably wont see all of us together until the annual Christmas party, which is on the 23rd. Okay, I'm overreacting...
Just got home from dinner with Belle, Cici, Lou, Ryan, Joe, Jevon, and Karen. I'm getting hungry already.
Monday, November 28
Okay...haven't posted in awhile...
Been pretty busy the past couple of weeks. Celebrated Belle and Cici's birthday at Medieval Times and Broomballing afterwards. Sucks that it ended in a 6-6 tie, but I'll take it cuz the blue (better) team tied it with Cicely's goal with just a few minutes left. So she gets my vote for the number 1 star of the game. Come to think of it, it would've been cool if they had the time up on the scoreboard so we can see what the score was and how much time we had left. Oh well.
The day after, we played our softball game, losing 19-13. Seriously, even though we haven't won a game, its amazing how much we've improved since day 1 of practice. Afterwards, we had our Thanksgiving fiesta with the crew at Belle and Cici's house. My freakin prime rib took forever to cook. I should've bought one smaller. So I got fed up and served most of it medium rare. And it sucked cuz it didn't finish till everyone was done eating dinner. So I dont think anyone really tasted it. Oh well, all good tho! Nothing but fun times that night.
Best moment from Catch Phrase:
Me: 'When a girl shoves a dude's penis in her mouth...like all the way in her mouth.'
Belle: 'DEEP THROAT!!!!'
Good job Belle with the correct answer! (Boy did Lou turn really red! Hehe, love you both!)
I had a pretty good Thanksgiving weekend with the familia. My sister came up to Oxnard with her family. Its pretty rare we get to spend the holidays together, especially with my sister and her 4 kids. But it was fun, had plenty of food. Karen also came up with me, which was our first Thanksgiving together. Funny how we ate most of the leftovers in two days. It was pretty cool watching Office Space and Anchorman, and seeing my parents crack up constantly during both movies. Good Times!
This year, I actually took advantage of Black Friday. Karen and I woke up at 4:30 am and headed to the local Best Buy. When we arrived, the line was wrapped around the building, ending at the loading dock in the back. I forgot that the next nearest Best Buy was in Thousand Oaks, which is about another 20 miles south. Unlike where I live in Irvine, there's about 5 within 20 minutes from me. So the crowd was huge!
We supringly got in right away. I managed to get a few DVD's that were cheap(Happy Gilmore, Billy Madison, and Anchorman). Afterwards, we headed across the freeway to Sport Chalet where Karen bought new Burton snowboarding pants for only $60. Later that day, we went to Target and got more DVD's. Karen completed her Harry Potter collection ($6 each) and bought the Family Guy Season 3 set ($18) and Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story ($9). Karen and I also bought two Scene It DVD games. She got the Scene It Movie Edition (and freakin wooped my butt in it) and I got Scene It Sports Edition.
My dad also took Karen and me to the Navy Exchange. They had a 25% off sale on all Nike's so I picked up a pair Air Force I's for only $45, no tax!
We also attmepted to hit the outlets afterwards but couldn't find parking. So we booked it for home.
Funny, all the shopping I did was for myself, none for Christmas shopping. Not to mention I bought a new suit last week for a wedding in January.
Crap, I'm starting to feel sick. I hope I don't get too bad. Ski Dazzle is this week!! Must continue shopping!!
Pictures will be posted soon.
Been pretty busy the past couple of weeks. Celebrated Belle and Cici's birthday at Medieval Times and Broomballing afterwards. Sucks that it ended in a 6-6 tie, but I'll take it cuz the blue (better) team tied it with Cicely's goal with just a few minutes left. So she gets my vote for the number 1 star of the game. Come to think of it, it would've been cool if they had the time up on the scoreboard so we can see what the score was and how much time we had left. Oh well.
The day after, we played our softball game, losing 19-13. Seriously, even though we haven't won a game, its amazing how much we've improved since day 1 of practice. Afterwards, we had our Thanksgiving fiesta with the crew at Belle and Cici's house. My freakin prime rib took forever to cook. I should've bought one smaller. So I got fed up and served most of it medium rare. And it sucked cuz it didn't finish till everyone was done eating dinner. So I dont think anyone really tasted it. Oh well, all good tho! Nothing but fun times that night.
Best moment from Catch Phrase:
Me: 'When a girl shoves a dude's penis in her mouth...like all the way in her mouth.'
Belle: 'DEEP THROAT!!!!'
Good job Belle with the correct answer! (Boy did Lou turn really red! Hehe, love you both!)
I had a pretty good Thanksgiving weekend with the familia. My sister came up to Oxnard with her family. Its pretty rare we get to spend the holidays together, especially with my sister and her 4 kids. But it was fun, had plenty of food. Karen also came up with me, which was our first Thanksgiving together. Funny how we ate most of the leftovers in two days. It was pretty cool watching Office Space and Anchorman, and seeing my parents crack up constantly during both movies. Good Times!
This year, I actually took advantage of Black Friday. Karen and I woke up at 4:30 am and headed to the local Best Buy. When we arrived, the line was wrapped around the building, ending at the loading dock in the back. I forgot that the next nearest Best Buy was in Thousand Oaks, which is about another 20 miles south. Unlike where I live in Irvine, there's about 5 within 20 minutes from me. So the crowd was huge!
We supringly got in right away. I managed to get a few DVD's that were cheap(Happy Gilmore, Billy Madison, and Anchorman). Afterwards, we headed across the freeway to Sport Chalet where Karen bought new Burton snowboarding pants for only $60. Later that day, we went to Target and got more DVD's. Karen completed her Harry Potter collection ($6 each) and bought the Family Guy Season 3 set ($18) and Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story ($9). Karen and I also bought two Scene It DVD games. She got the Scene It Movie Edition (and freakin wooped my butt in it) and I got Scene It Sports Edition.
My dad also took Karen and me to the Navy Exchange. They had a 25% off sale on all Nike's so I picked up a pair Air Force I's for only $45, no tax!
We also attmepted to hit the outlets afterwards but couldn't find parking. So we booked it for home.
Funny, all the shopping I did was for myself, none for Christmas shopping. Not to mention I bought a new suit last week for a wedding in January.
Crap, I'm starting to feel sick. I hope I don't get too bad. Ski Dazzle is this week!! Must continue shopping!!
Pictures will be posted soon.
Thursday, November 17
After getting shut down last week 7-0, we won our hockey game last night 3-1. We played against another team that should be in our division, but the problem is that they couldn't skate. They were flopping everywhere. It was a penalty filled game, where the refs were calling a bunch of dumb penalties. I even picked up 2 minutes for slashing this dude, and I barely touched the guy. Our goalie covered the puck, the whistle blew, and this dude still jabbed at our goalie. I didn't really like that, so I just tapped him on his shin and said to stay the fuck away from my goalie. We were toe to toe for a bit, then the refs separated us and I went to the penalty box for that. What kind of bullshit is that?
Oh well, I picked up an assist on a 2 on 1 break. I burned two guys in our own end, and skated in. I faked the defender as if I was going to shoot, and went he dropped down to defend me, i flipped the puck over his stick to my teammate and he one-timed it in. It was like Gretzky to Jari Kurri all over again.
So now I have two points for the season, one goal and one assist. Of course I wished I had more, but hopefully next season will be better. Last night's point goes out to Belle, celebrating her birthday tomorrow. Happy Birthday Belle!
On to other things...
One thing that's been really bugging me is how fake people are, especially at my work. Of course, working at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, there's drama all around. I'm sick of people claiming that they're some, "Broadway Star from New York" or even stupid shit like they're from another country or state. Give it up! Until you actually have a contract and have an agent, or if you actually lived in that place you claim to be from, keep that shit to yourself. It's freakin annoying.
Oh well, I picked up an assist on a 2 on 1 break. I burned two guys in our own end, and skated in. I faked the defender as if I was going to shoot, and went he dropped down to defend me, i flipped the puck over his stick to my teammate and he one-timed it in. It was like Gretzky to Jari Kurri all over again.
So now I have two points for the season, one goal and one assist. Of course I wished I had more, but hopefully next season will be better. Last night's point goes out to Belle, celebrating her birthday tomorrow. Happy Birthday Belle!
On to other things...
One thing that's been really bugging me is how fake people are, especially at my work. Of course, working at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, there's drama all around. I'm sick of people claiming that they're some, "Broadway Star from New York" or even stupid shit like they're from another country or state. Give it up! Until you actually have a contract and have an agent, or if you actually lived in that place you claim to be from, keep that shit to yourself. It's freakin annoying.
Thursday, November 10
Monday, November 7
I'm freakin tired...
Had a busy weekend. Went to Pinks to grub on some hot dogs and chili nacho cheese fries. Then watched Bobby rock people's socks off with his band. Granted, the musicians were dope, the singer...ehhh.
Saturday, Karen and I went to the Kings/Predators game. It was an awesome game! Check out the pictures! The Kings were down 2-0, then they scored 2 goals in the 3rd to force overtime and a shootout. Pavol Demitra and Jeremy Roenick scored both goals, and Jason LaBarbera stopped 2 shots, which resulted in the Kings victory. The suite was awesome! This would be my 2nd time in a suite, the first at Anaheim Stadium with Ryan. Food, beer, desserts, snacks...all free!! The only thing I paid for that day...$5 parking off of Francisco Street. I already wanna go back!
Our softball game was a lot better on Sunday. Tho we lost, it was cool that we scored 8 runs and went past the 5th inning! We're improving! Then it was off to Oxnard to help my dad fix my brakes, which we didn't finish. So I had to trade cars again for the week.
I'm tired...haven't done this much driving in a while.
Had a busy weekend. Went to Pinks to grub on some hot dogs and chili nacho cheese fries. Then watched Bobby rock people's socks off with his band. Granted, the musicians were dope, the singer...ehhh.
Saturday, Karen and I went to the Kings/Predators game. It was an awesome game! Check out the pictures! The Kings were down 2-0, then they scored 2 goals in the 3rd to force overtime and a shootout. Pavol Demitra and Jeremy Roenick scored both goals, and Jason LaBarbera stopped 2 shots, which resulted in the Kings victory. The suite was awesome! This would be my 2nd time in a suite, the first at Anaheim Stadium with Ryan. Food, beer, desserts, snacks...all free!! The only thing I paid for that day...$5 parking off of Francisco Street. I already wanna go back!
Our softball game was a lot better on Sunday. Tho we lost, it was cool that we scored 8 runs and went past the 5th inning! We're improving! Then it was off to Oxnard to help my dad fix my brakes, which we didn't finish. So I had to trade cars again for the week.
I'm tired...haven't done this much driving in a while.
Friday, November 4
Awww yeah...check this out!!
We finally won our hockey game! No not this time by forfeit, but by 45 minutes of hard work and grinding. We played another team that is sort of at our level of play. Not like other teams that shouldn't even be in our division. But it was a good win. I scored another goal on a breakaway after I stole the puck away from a defensemen, then shot between the goalies pads. I wanted to roof the shot, but I had the defensemen closing in on me. I freakin missed an open net too in the opening period, but got my chance again and didn't miss.
So this goal is dedicated to both Karen, for witnessing her first goal I've scored, and to Kristine for watching her first hockey game ever. Thanks for coming out!
Looking forward to the weekend. Going out to watch Bobby's band tonight. Tomorrow, I scored some free Kings VIP Suite tickets at the Staples Center from work (courtesy of the L.A. Times), a baptism afterwards, softball on Sunday, and stopping by Oxnard to get my brakes fixed (Boo!)
Gotta break in my new Jordan cleats for softball, so I can make more diving catches and eat dirt afterwards. Yummy!
We finally won our hockey game! No not this time by forfeit, but by 45 minutes of hard work and grinding. We played another team that is sort of at our level of play. Not like other teams that shouldn't even be in our division. But it was a good win. I scored another goal on a breakaway after I stole the puck away from a defensemen, then shot between the goalies pads. I wanted to roof the shot, but I had the defensemen closing in on me. I freakin missed an open net too in the opening period, but got my chance again and didn't miss.
So this goal is dedicated to both Karen, for witnessing her first goal I've scored, and to Kristine for watching her first hockey game ever. Thanks for coming out!
Looking forward to the weekend. Going out to watch Bobby's band tonight. Tomorrow, I scored some free Kings VIP Suite tickets at the Staples Center from work (courtesy of the L.A. Times), a baptism afterwards, softball on Sunday, and stopping by Oxnard to get my brakes fixed (Boo!)
Gotta break in my new Jordan cleats for softball, so I can make more diving catches and eat dirt afterwards. Yummy!